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TFSA Successor Holder vs Beneficiary: Bronze, Silver, Gold — and the 2026 Change
Estate & Tax Planning

TFSA successor holder vs beneficiary

Bronze, Silver, Gold: what each designation means for your spouse, the RC240 deadlines, and the 2026 change to post-death growth.

By Binnie · October 2026 · 9-minute read
TFSAEstate PlanningSuccessor HolderBeneficiary DesignationsTax Planning
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Will AI replace financial advisors in Canada? What the 2026 data actually says
Financial Planning & Technology

Will AI replace financial advisors in Canada?

What the 2026 data says, where AI helps, where it falls short, and how to protect your financial information.

By Binnie · Updated October 2026 · 10-minute read
Artificial IntelligenceFinancial PlanningCanadian InvestorsData Privacy
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Mortgage life insurance versus term life: The bank gets the cheque, not your family
Insurance & Risk Planning

Mortgage life insurance vs. term life insurance

Who receives the payout, why mortgage coverage shrinks, and what Canadian homeowners should compare before checking the bank’s box.

By Binnie · Updated October 2026 · 10-minute read
Life InsuranceMortgage ProtectionTerm LifeCanadian Homeowners
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$109,000 of potential TFSA contribution room for eligible Canadians in 2026
Investing & Tax Planning

The TFSA, explained in plain English

How it works, what you can contribute, the withdrawal rule that trips people up, and how to move company shares into your TFSA.

By Binnie · Updated October 2026 · 12-minute read
TFSACanadian InvestingRegistered AccountsTax Planning
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